Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) AUST

11/01/2024 16:41 Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Immigration and citizenship
Subclass 600
Visitor visa
For tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months
Basic Eligibility
be a genuine visitor
have enough funds to support your stay and leave
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)

(https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-
listing/visitor-600/tourist-stream-overseas)
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to visit family and friends.
Stay
Up to 12 months
Cost
From AUD190.00
Processing Time
For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool
(/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-
adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for
recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
 We might grant you a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months
 Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
 You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa.
Ask a question
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600 1/5
Tourist stream (apply in Australia)

listing/visitor-600/tourist-stream-onshore)
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to visit family and friends or for purposes other
than business or medical treatment.
Stay
Up to 12 months
Cost
From AUD475.00
Processing Time
 We might grant you a stay of up to 12 months
 Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
 If you hold another visa that is expiring and want to stay longer, this visa might suit you
 You must be in Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.
Business visitor stream

listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream)
This visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.
Stay
Up to 3 months
Cost
AUD190.00
Processing Time
(/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times
for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
 You can make a short visit for business visitor reasons, but you can't work or sell goods or
services
 We might let you enter Australia once or many times while the visa is valid
 You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa
Approved Destination Status stream

listing/visitor-600/approved-destination-stream)
This visa stream is for citizens from certain areas of China visiting Australia on a tour organised by
an approved travel agent.
Stay
For the period or until the date we specify in your grant letter
Cost
AUD190.00
Processing Time
Visa processing times are based on the age of applications finalised in a given period. Many
applications finalised recently had been on-hand for some months while borders were closed.
For more information see visa processing times (/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-
4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-
31134b271c2b).
 This visa lets citizens of the People's Republic of China (excluding SARs) visit Australia with an
organised tour group
 You must remain with the organised tour group
Frequent traveller stream

listing/visitor-600/frequent-traveller-stream)
This visa stream is for citizens of the People's Republic of China who travel often to Australia for
business or personal reasons.
Stay
The visa can be granted for up to 10 years. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter.
Cost
AUD1,395.00
Processing Time
(/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times
for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
Visa processing times are based on the age of applications finalised in a given period. Many
applications finalised recently had been on-hand for some months while borders were closed.
For more information see visa processing times (/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-
processing-times).
 We might grant a validity period for up to 10 years
 You must hold a passport from the People's Republic of China, SARs excluded
 You must provide biometrics within the People's Republic of China before you apply
Sponsored family stream

listing/visitor-600/sponsored-family-stream)
This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to
see their family members.
Stay
Up to 12 months
Cost
AUD190.00. We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond.
Processing Time
We are experiencing increasing numbers of Sponsored Family Visitor visa applications as we
approach the end of year holiday season.
Higher volume of applications are resulting in longer processing times during this peak.
 You must be sponsored by an eligible family member who is an Australian citizen or permanent
resident
 We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond
 You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa.
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3 January 2024

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11/01/2024 16:41 Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Immigration and citizenship

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)

 ​We might grant you a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months

 Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Tourist stream (apply in Australia)

 ​We might grant you a stay of up to 12 months

 Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Business visitor stream

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Approved Destination Status stream

 You must remain with the organised tour group

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Frequent traveller stream

 ​We might grant a validity period for up to 10 years

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Sponsored family stream

 We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond

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